Ha ha! Come on people. 16 posts and this issue is as clear as mud to me.
I've always been in the "No" camp, believing as Tourist describes above in post #2 that we die a second death and cease to exist. But then I read Bogadile's post #11 that points to "Yes" being the correct answer. And I have a hard time refuting it. Especially considering the wording of Matthew 25:46.
But then I read JesusLives comment in post #12 and I again think "No" really is the answer.
I think I'm more confused and uncertain about this that I was when I got up this morning! Clearly I need help.
Smart guy that Bogadile, and humble too! (Just joking!
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They say I am a hillbilly that doesn't know what he is talking about, they are only half right, I'm a hillbilly that DOES know what he is talking about.
Another thing to consider is Luke 16:19-31 the famous Rich man and Lazarus story.
In the book of revelation where this lake of fire is mentioned. Take a look at this:
When Jesus returns in Revelation 19, the beast and the false prophet are cast into the lake of fire:
Rev 19:20
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
In Revelation 20 the devil is bound for a thousand years, after this period is over he is loosened for a little season, then thrown into the lake of fire where the beast and the false prophet still ARE (not were).
Rev 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet
are, and
shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Atleast a thousand years has passed and it is still ongoing.